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St. Thomas's Quarter
St. Thomas's Quarter is a span of mixed woodland and former heathland on the west edge of the Forest, characterised by large oaks and beech pollards pleasantly woven with streams and dotted with occasional bogs.
It is a great location from which to begin your exploration of the Epping Forest Buffer Lands starting at adjoining Woodredon Park.
Things to do in St. Thomas's Quarter
- Explore the area on foot, by bike or on horse
- Head east to explore Ambresbury Banks
- Bring a camera and try to capture the unique atmosphere of the area
- Keep an eye out for deer and other Forest wildlife
Epping Forest map PDF (256KB)
Date submitted: 20/11/19Parking and travel info
By car
Parking is available at these car parks:
| Car park name | Nearest postcode | what3words address |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Lane | EN9 3QT | ///boxing.serves.part |
| Long Running | IG10 2NY | ///maps.camera.jazz |
Please visit our car parking page for opening and closing times for each of our car parks.